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Last Tango In Halifax. Image shows from L to R: Caroline (Sarah Lancashire), Celia (Anne Reid), Alan (Derek Jacobi), Gillian (Nicola Walker). Copyright: Red Production Company
Last Tango In Halifax

Last Tango In Halifax

  • TV comedy drama
  • BBC One
  • 2012 - 2020
  • 24 episodes (5 series)

Romantic comedy drama about would-be childhood sweethearts who are reunited after 60 years. Stars Derek Jacobi, Anne Reid, Sarah Lancashire, Nicola Walker, Tony Gardner and more.

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Series 4, Episode 2

Last Tango In Halifax. Image shows from L to R: Caroline (Sarah Lancashire), Celia (Anne Reid), Gillian (Nicola Walker), Alan (Derek Jacobi). Copyright: Red Production Company
Caroline tells Gillian the truth about why she had to take the new headship. Gillian's mounting guilt over Eddie's death drives her to make a life-changing decision. On the night of Celia's play, a twist of fate means Alan is forced to confront his fears.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 20th December 2016
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
60 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Derek Jacobi Alan
Anne Reid Celia
Sarah Lancashire Caroline
Nicola Walker Gillian
Tony Gardner John
Ronni Ancona Judith
Dean Andrews Robbie
Josh Bolt Raff
Louis Greatorex Lawrence
Paul Copley Harry
Katherine Rose Morley Ellie
Felix Johnson Angus
Marcus Garvey Greg
Dean Smith William
Lorraine Burroughs Olga
Caroline O'Neill Janice
Rebecca Manley Susan
Rhoda Ofori-Attah Edith
Helen Sheals Ruth
Peter Alexander Charles
Guest cast
Hugh Simon Gavin
Russell Richardson Usher
Sarah Totty Secretary 1
Writing team
Sally Wainwright Writer
Kam Odedra Script Editor
Caroline Hollick Script Executive
Production team
Juliet May Director
Karen Lewis Producer
Nicola Shindler Executive Producer
Matthew Read Executive Producer
Sally Wainwright Executive Producer
Alison Loose Line Producer
Jake Bernard Editor
John Collins Production Designer
Beverley Keogh Casting Director
Wendy Patterson Casting Director
Jacky Levy Costume Designer
Andy McDonnell Director of Photography
Nadia El-Saffar Make-up Designer
Murray Gold Composer
Ellie Dyson Graphics
Nathan Juckes 1st Assistant Director

Press

This seasonal two-parter takes place two years after Kate's death, with Sarah Lancashire's Caroline taking up a job at an underperforming school in Huddersfield, much to the chagrin of her family. Meanwhile, a nasty accident involving Robbie triggers haunting memories for Gillian, and ever-exasperating Celia (Anne Reid) ropes Alan into amateur dramatics, prompting a memorable protest from Derek Jacobi of "I can't act!"

David Stubbs, The Guardian, 19th December 2016

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